16th Venice International Film Festival

16th Venice International Film Festival
Official festival poster by Giorgio Zucchiatti
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion: Ordet
Festival date25 August – 10 September 1955
Websitewww.labiennale.org/en/cinema/

The 16th Venice International Film Festival was held from 25 August to 10 September 1955.

Italian film critic Mario Gromo was appointed as the president of the jury. The Golden Lion was awarded to Ordet, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.